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The Worst Episodes of Motive

A team of Vancouver investigators, led by homicide detective Angie Flynn, sets out to uncover the motive of each puzzling murder by discovering the killer's...

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  1. 3.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - A Bullet for Joey

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    S2:E11

    An investigation into the death of a successful real-estate agent grows complicated when the primary suspect's family get involved. Meanwhile, Angie tells prosecutor Samantha Turner that she won't testify during Cross' trial.

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  2. 5.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - For You I Die

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    S2:E13

    A case from Cross and Flynn's past reemerges and causes distress for both of them, making Flynn realize they have to be honest about their history.

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  3. 6.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Framed

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    S1:E9

    When a beautiful, young art aficionado is shot and killed, Detectives Flynn and Vega’s investigation proves that blood is indeed thicker than water.

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  4. 6.7/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Creeping Tom

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    S1:E1

    Vancouver homicide detective Angie Flynn investigates the murder of a popular high-school teacher in the opener of this crime-drama series.

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  5. 7.0/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Pushover

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    S1:E3

    The murder of a limo driver leads detectives to a waitress who cons her prey to steal, lie and kill.

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  6. 7.0/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Against All Odds

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    S1:E4

    After a lawyer is murdered, his wife, who receives a $1 million life-insurance payment, is the prime suspect.

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  8. 7.0/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Public Enemy

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    S1:E5

    Flynn and Vega investigate the murder of a health food guru, while Manny tries to get better grades.

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  9. 7.0/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Out of the Past

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    S1:E7

    The murder of a news shop owner leads detectives to a respected pediatric doctor with a secret past.

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  10. 7.0/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Undertow

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    S1:E8

    Flynn and Vega investigate the murder of a young man who was found beaten and suffocated. Clues indicate that the victim was involved with an engaged woman, and suspicion initially falls on the woman's father.

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  11. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Fallen Angel

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    S1:E10

    Detectives Flynn and Vega investigate the murder of a controversial and outspoken priest.

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  12. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Brute Force

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    S1:E11

    There is no lack of suspects when a famous boxer is discovered stabbed to death in his own gym.

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  13. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - They Made Me a Criminal

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    S2:E2

    A seemingly straightforward case of self-defense during a home invasion turns out to be more complicated than originally thought. Meanwhile, tensions flare when Cross asserts his authority and Angie pushes back.

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  14. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Dead End

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    S2:E5

    Flynn and Vega must solve a case involving the death of a promising high school senior. Angie takes an aggressive approach to the case that Vega doesn't agree with. Meanwhile, Detective Lucas and Officer Sung's relationship starts to get personal.

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  15. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Bad Blonde

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    S2:E6

    When the Homicide team investigates a blood-soaked crime scene, the pressure is on to find a missing and badly injured bartender. Sergeant Cross joins Detective Flynn on the case, which gives her a twinge of guilt for leaving her trusted partner Vega out of the action.

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  16. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Angels with Dirty Faces

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    S2:E8

    Flynn and Vega go after an attacker who left a young man unconscious after a sexual encounter.

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  17. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Abandoned

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    S2:E9

    Flynn and Vega investigate a kitchen explosion at a popular diner that resulted in the owner's death. Meanwhile, Flynn decides whether she will testify for Sgt. Cross; and she tells Vega the truth about their past.

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  18. 7.3/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Crimes of Passion

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    S1:E2

    Detectives Flynn and Vega investigate a hit-and-run accident that resulted in the death of a teenage girl.

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  19. 7.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Ruthless

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    S1:E12

    Flynn and Vega identify a suspect in the death of an executive assistant, but there appears to be no motive.

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  20. 7.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - The One Who Got Away

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    S1:E13

    The first season ends with Angie's son Manny preparing to leave for college. Meanwhile, an investigation into the murder of a teenage boy is linked to a past homicide that sparked Angie's interest in police work.

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  21. 7.7/10(118 votes)

    #20 - The Dead Name

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    S4:E2

    Angie fills in as staff sergeant while investigating a football player's wife's murder.

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  22. 7.7/10(98 votes)

    #21 - Remains To Be Seen

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    S4:E9

    The team goes on a hunt through the past to find the killer of a video game designer.

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  23. 7.7/10(97 votes)

    #22 - Natural Selection

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    S4:E11

    A woman is murdered with what appears to be a medieval weapon.

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  24. 7.8/10(139 votes)

    #23 - 6 Months Later

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    S3:E1

    Det. Flynn returns after her self-imposed six-month exile and takes on a sensitive, high-profile homicide case.

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  25. 7.8/10(122 votes)

    #24 - Oblivion

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    S3:E3

    The investigation of two seemingly unrelated murders is hampered by Vega’s need to pass his weapons recertification.

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  26. 7.8/10(107 votes)

    #25 - Fallen

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    S3:E6

    The team must balance law and justice in the murder of a street artist.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"A Bullet for Joey" is the worst rated episode of "Motive". It scored 3.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/15/2014. This episode scored 2.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "For You I Die".